CLIO, n. One of the nine Muses. Clio's function was to preside over history -- which she did with great dignity, many of the prominent citizens of Athens occupying seats on the platform, the meetings being addressed by Messrs. Xenophon, Herodotus and other popular speakers. - Ambrose Bierce

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Ambrose Bierce: "CLIO, n. One of the nine Muses. Clio's function was to preside over history -- which she did with great dignity, many of the prominent citizens of Athens occupying seats on the platform, the meetings being addressed by Messrs. Xenophon, Herodotus and other popular speakers."

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Addressed	Athens	Citizens	Clio
Clios	Dignity	Function	Great
Herodotus	History	Meetings	Messrs
Muses	Nine	Occupying	Other
Over	Platform	Popular	Preside
Prominent	Seats	Speakers	Xenophon

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